16 Jun 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE – PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD for Section 160 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020

Public Comment for Section 160 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020, Definition of Economically Disadvantaged Community Public Comment Period: 03 June 2022 to 02 August 2022

13 Jun 2022

St. Tammany feasibility study receives additional time, funding

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, received an exemption for additional time and funding for the St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana Feasibility Study to further refine the Tentatively Selected Plan (TSP) identified in 2021.

6 Jun 2022

$122 Million Allocated for Post-Hurricane Ida Repairs to Grand Isle

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), will undertake $122 million in work to address Hurricane Ida-related damage to the Grand Isle Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project.

13 May 2022

Lane shift on U.S. 61 near Barnett Road in Zachary as construction continues on the Comite River Diversion Canal project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, in conjunction with partners from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, will be routing traffic to the original lanes on U.S. Highway 61 (Samuels Road) near the Lilly Bayou Control structure.

4 May 2022

West Shore Lake Pontchartrain public meetings scheduled

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District scheduled two virtual public meetings to gather input for the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain project Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) that was released April 15 for a 45-day public review period.

26 Apr 2022

Calcasieu River Saltwater Barrier public boat launch reopens for use on April 29

The Calcasieu River Saltwater Barrier public boat launch will reopen to the public on Friday, April 29, 2022.

21 Apr 2022

Contract awarded for site preparation for the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, recently awarded a contract for site preparation on a 1.1-mile segment of the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain (WSLP) Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction project. This contract will support the construction of about 17.5 miles of levees that will provide 100-year level risk reduction to the area extending from Bonnet Carrė Spillway to Garyville, La.

15 Apr 2022

Corps re-releases West Shore Lake Pontchartrain environmental documents for review

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District re-released the “Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Risk Reduction Study, Draft Mitigation Plan Update” for public review and comment.

1 Apr 2022

Corps releases South Central Coast Study environmental documents for review

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District released the South Central Coast Louisiana, Supplemental Draft Integrated Feasibility Study with Environmental Impact Statement today for a 45-day public review period.

1 Apr 2022

Corps withdraws West Shore Lake Pontchartrain environmental documents from review

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District withdrew today the “Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Risk Reduction Study, Draft Mitigation Plan Update” from the current public review period.